Desktop Publishing Operator

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Desktop Publishing Operator. This role involves developing and managing desktop publishing templates, providing training, and supporting documentation processes. Ideal candidates should have certification in Desktop Publishing, 3-5 years in technical publishing experience, and strong skills in Adobe FrameMaker. Join a recognized employer offering competitive wages and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Continuous learning environment

Employee social events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in technical publishing.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience in purchasing materials and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage DTP templates for manuals.
• Perform typesetting and DTP duties.
• Provide training to other staff.

Skills

Adobe FrameMaker

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

File management

Education

Certification in Desktop Publishing

Tools

Oracle

XML publishing tools

Job description

NFI Parts is North America’s most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer transit buses, MCI motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Publishing Coordinator, the Desktop Publishing Operator will perform the design, creation and output of all desktop publishing services requested. Supply guidance and training to junior publishing staff. Perform administrative tasks required for proper material purchase, output, receipt and delivery of manual deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and manage Desktop Publishing (DTP) templates for all required manuals and departmental documents.

• Perform typesetting or DTP duties as required by manual production schedule.
• Provide training and assistance to other Desktop Publishing staff.
• Work with other departmental staff, as required, for the development of any new document projects.
• Ensure that Desktop Publishing procedures are established and maintained.
• Ensure established publishing standards departmental styles are followed by performing quality control checks on other DPO staff work as required.
• Perform administrative support tasks such as document preparation, material shipping, tracking, and receipt and delivery activities.
• Maintain accurate files of contract deliverable items such as distribution summary, OEM supplier manual purchase and output status, customer correspondence and all records retention documents.
• Perform purchasing duties for department and maintain accurate files of purchases for all office supplies and manual building materials. In addition, monthly expense reports are to be reviewed for accuracy or changes as required.
• Perform final output and assembly of publishing projects.
• Compile and/or review and edit weekly timesheet reports.
• Ensure supply room, production room, shipping deck, contract file cabinets are kept in a neat and well-organized fashion.
• Perform effectively and in a cooperative manner as a member within the team.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Certification in Desktop Publishing from a recognized Training program/institute or combination of education and experience.

• 3 -5 years’ experience creating various types of manuals in a Technical Publishing organization using Adobe FrameMaker. Preferably in a manufacturing publishing environment.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in purchasing materials and maintaining associated documentation.
• Excellent team player who can effectively communicate and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent document design skills with expert working knowledge of publishing software such as Adobe FrameMaker.
• Excellent computer knowledge of MS Office, Window network with very strong organizational and file management skills.
• Knowledge of XML publishing tools and single source publishing technologies would be an asset.
• Experience with using Oracle would be an asset.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available atwww.nfigroup.com,www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.